How to insulate shelters using animal hides or mud
  • 1. What is the primary function of insulation in a shelter?
A) To increase the shelter's size
B) To improve the shelter's appearance
C) To reduce heat transfer
D) To attract animals
  • 2. Which animal hide is generally considered best for insulation due to its thickness and fur?
A) Bear
B) Rabbit
C) Snake
D) Fox
  • 3. How does mud provide insulation?
A) By generating heat
B) By attracting sunlight
C) By reflecting light
D) By creating a barrier to airflow
  • 4. What is 'chinking' when referring to mud insulation?
A) Filling gaps between logs or stones with mud
B) A method of applying animal hides
C) The process of drying mud
D) A type of mud used for painting
  • 5. What is an important preparation step for using animal hides as insulation?
A) Curing the hide
B) Burning the hide
C) Washing the hide with soap
D) Painting the hide
  • 6. What does curing the hide do?
A) Makes the hide stronger
B) Changes the color of the hide
C) Prevents decomposition
D) Makes the hide softer
  • 7. What should be considered when applying mud to a shelter for insulation?
A) Apply it in a single, thick layer
B) Mix it with sand
C) Allow it to dry completely
D) Keep it wet
  • 8. Why is airflow important to consider with mud insulated shelters?
A) To strengthen the mud
B) To increase the temperature
C) To prevent mold growth
D) To speed up the drying process
  • 9. What is a potential drawback of using animal hides for insulation?
A) Being too flammable
B) Being too heavy
C) Being too easy to tear
D) Attracting pests
  • 10. How can you improve the insulation of a hide-covered shelter?
A) Making the hides thinner
B) Applying water to the hides
C) Layering multiple hides
D) Painting the hides
  • 11. What type of climate is mud insulation most effective in?
A) Humid climates
B) Dry climates
C) Cold climates
D) Tropical climates
  • 12. What should you do to maintain mud insulation?
A) Repair cracks regularly
B) Soak it with water
C) Burn it slightly
D) Cover it with plastic
  • 13. Why is important to remove as much flesh from hides?
A) Make the hide more pliable
B) Lighter the hide
C) Prevent Rotting
D) Prevent animals from eating it
  • 14. How do you ensure the mud is properly mixed?
A) Very Wet
B) Free from clumps and evenly distributed
C) Containing large rocks
D) Very Dry
  • 15. What is a wattle and daub system?
A) A framework of woven sticks covered with mud
B) A modern technique to insulate shelters
C) A way of curing hides
D) A way of tanning hides
  • 16. How to best apply animal hides?
A) Loosely Drapped
B) Stacked in a pile
C) Securely fastened
D) Left on the ground
  • 17. How does fur help trap heat?
A) By absorbing moisture
B) By generating heat directly
C) By reflecting sunlight onto the skin
D) By creating air pockets
  • 18. What can be added to mud to improve its strength and prevent cracking?
A) Sugar
B) Oil
C) Straw or Fiber
D) Sand alone
  • 19. What is a good way to protect mud insulation from rain?
A) Leave it exposed
B) An overhanging roof
C) Sprinkling sugar
D) Paint
  • 20. Is it important to choose mud with good clay content?
A) Only in humid climates
B) No
C) It only matters what color the mud is.
D) Yes
  • 21. What considerations should be made regarding local ethics?
A) Obtain permission for material usage
B) Take as much as you want
C) Ignore locals when building
D) Build where ever you would like
  • 22. Which tool is important for applying mud effectively?
A) Trowel
B) Hammer
C) Saw
D) Axe
  • 23. Which type of hide is most water repellent?
A) Waterfowl
B) Pig
C) Cow
D) Deer
  • 24. When should you apply the first layer of mud?
A) After weather hits
B) During a heat wave
C) During winter
D) Prior to expected seasonal changes
  • 25. What is an important step to ensure the health and safety of animals while sourcing hide materials?
A) Ignore all animals
B) Hunt as many as possible
C) Hunt endangered species
D) Ensure proper hunting methods
  • 26. How would you prevent a small animal from burrowing within the layers of the shelter?
A) Glue
B) Poison
C) Wire mesh or compacting the mud
D) Leaving the space empty.
  • 27. Is it okay to use human waste in mud?
A) No
B) It depends
C) Sometimes
D) Yes
  • 28. If the hide has holes in it, what should you do?
A) Patch it
B) Hang it on a wall
C) Throw it away
D) Ignore it
  • 29. What is the purpose of tanning a hide before use?
A) To preserve it and make it pliable
B) To change its color
C) To make it more edible
D) To make it waterproof
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